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Synopsis
Since its establishment in October 1945 it has been the stated aim of the United Nations to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. For the last three decades more than enough food has been produced to feed the world, yet the numbers suffering from hunger continue to increase. In the developing countries some 150 million children under 5 are now seriously malnourished. In The World Food Problem, updated in every respect since its first edition in 1985, David Grigg provides a full account of who is hungry, where, and why.
The causes of hunger are manifold and complex: population growth, environmental degradation, poverty, inefficient farming, poor distribution, inappropriate aid, war, drought, famine, corruption and incompetence are among them. The great strength and value of this outstanding book lie at once in the author's understanding of the nature and scope of the problem, and in his clear analysis of the factors operating in a wide range of instances. Not only is the search for simple solutions pointless but, as he shows only too vividly, their implementation is frequently damaging and counterproductive.
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From the Back Cover
In The World Food Problem, updated in every respect since its first edition in 1985, David Grigg provides a full account of who is hungry, where and why.
The causes of hunger are manifold and complex: population growth, environmental degradation, poverty, inefficient farming, poor distribution, inappropriate aid, war, drought, famine, corruption, and incompetence are among them. The great strength and value of this outstanding book lie at once in the author's understanding of the nature and scope of the problem, and in his clear analysis of the factors operating in a wide range of instances. The search for simple solutions is not only pointless but, he shows only too vividly, their implementation is frequently damaging and counterproductive.
About the Author
David Grigg is among the world's leading historians of agriculture in both social and economic contexts. His previous books include The Harshlands, The Agricultural Systems of the World, Population Growth and Agricultural Change, English Agriculture, and The Transformation of Agriculture.
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